Apples and Honey Apples and Honey Yum! These are the most important Rosh Hashana foods. “It’s all about the sweetness; our hope that our year ahead [will] be sweet,” says Sari Laufer, Associate Rabbi at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Manhattan. Another reason to love honey? “There’s a Jewish tradition that when a kid first starts …

Visit a Local Animal Farm Visit a Local Animal Farm Baby chicks, lambs and piglets all make adorable additions to most animal farms in the springtime. Take your creature-loving child to your local farm to learn all about the wonders of new life. Many farms also offer petting zoos and fun activities, so plan on …

Vaping, e-cigs, e-cigars, hookah, vape pens, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems are replacing cigarettes as the new fad for kids, teens and young adults. Since their U.S. introduction in 2007, “E-cigarette usage has doubled among middle and high school students,” according to a statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics. “Centers for Disease Control …

Homemade Play Dough Homemade Play Dough Cooked or no-cook, colored or plain, play dough is a cinch to make with easy-to-find materials: The main ingredients are water, flour, and salt. Since there are many variations, you’ll easily find a recipe that works for what you have. Get the recipes for homemade play dough. Homemade Stickers …

Descriptive writing plays a big part in writing stories, but it stands on its own as a specific type of writing. It is, in fact, a lot like painting a picture with words. A good piece of descriptive writing uses detailed, vivid words to describe all the facets of a person, place, thing, or idea. …

Start at a Community College Start at a Community College Credits from community college courses are usually easily transferable, and can cost less than half of what they would cost at a four-year university. Consider having your child start classes at a community college and transfer to a four-year college or university after two years. …

Start Somewhere Easy Start Somewhere Easy Empty all your kitchen cupboards. Replace everything that’s still in date that you think you’ll use. Toss out the rest. There’s little emotional attachment to groceries! Have a Garage Sale Have a Garage Sale Collect stuff from around your home you know you won’t use and turn it into …

Not another snow day! When cabin fever sets in, it helps to have an arsenal of age-appropriate activities to keep your kids occupied (and your sanity intact!). Indoor activities When the weather is fine and you actually have some free time, stock up on dollar store items like markers, stencils, and clay. Things your kids …

Create a Snow Journal Create a Snow Journal Kids are naturally drawn to snow, so why not make it a learning activity? Take your kids outside with a magnifying glass to examine snowflakes, and then talk about the differences and uniqueness of each one. Kids can create a snow journal to help them analyze their …